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Our faith influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Beyond simply believing in Jesus Christ, we try to bring His teachings to life at home, at work and in our communities. Here are a few of the cultural priorities embraced by members of the Church around the world.

We are all spiritual children of a loving
Heavenly Father who sent us to this earth to learn and grow in a mortal state. As Mormons,
we are followers of Jesus Christ. We live our lives
to serve Him and teach of His eternal plan for each of us.

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Hi I'm Jenn

I'm a California girl. I'm a reader, writer, and musician. I'm a mom who's crazy about exercise. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I've been a mother for over three years, and it's the hardest job I've ever had, but I wouldn't want to be doing anything else. I have a B.A. in English and minors in history and music; I love learning about everything, which is why I can't stop reading and writing. I've been employed in a myriad of jobs, including helping out at a dental office, childcare, teaching swim lessons, a bookstore clerk, a writing tutor and teaching assistant, a secretary, and an office manager, but I'm currently do all my work in my home caring for my two children, with some freelance writing on the side. My husband has been a university student for ten years, and hopes to be a full-time professor sometime in the near future.
I love exercise and the outdoors. I swam competitively from ages six through eighteen. I love backpacking. I ran a marathon when my daughter, my second child, was seven months old. I love ballroom and swing dancing and ballet. I'm a volunteer yoga, pilates, and aerobics instructor. My jogging stroller is one of my prized possessions, and I love to walk (or run) instead of drive as much as possible.
I grew up in Clayton, California, which is about 30 miles east of San Francisco, and was a childhood paradise to me. I have three sisters and four brothers. Our large family was quite an anomaly in California, even among other Mormons, but I can't imagine my life growing up or now without any one of them. Currently my biggest dream is to create a childhood paradise for my kids.

Why I am a Mormon

I was raised in a Mormon family, but throughout my life I have had countless experiences with the Holy Ghost confirming to me that the faith that my parents taught me is true. I remember feeling my first confirmation that Joseph Smith was a prophet when I was ten years old. That confirmation has been reaffirmed to my mind and heart many times. Each time I have ever asked myself whether I really thought this was real and true, I have not been able to deny it.
Right now my faith is reaffirmed each time I teach my children about Jesus Christ and His church. I sing them Mormon children's songs and feel the Holy Spirit testify to my heart that this is real and true and good.
Recently I have known many young parent loose their faith in the Church. This brings me so much sadness and pain for them. I can't imagine my life without faith in Jesus Christ and full participation in His church. Being a Mormon is a part of who I am every minute of every day.

How I live my faith

My faith is something in my life that needs my constant care. I live my faith through prayer, scripture study, meditation, and an effort to follow and live the teachings of Jesus Christ. Right now I especially live my faith by sharing it with my children and by using it to support my husband in his school and work.
I have served in many different ways in my local Mormon congregations. Most often I have served as a leader in the Mormon women's organization, the Relief Society. As leaders, we coordinate the efforts of the women to serve each other and their families. We participate in councils with the men in making decisions and directing affairs of the congregation. We do all we can to make sure every woman feels loved, accepted, and progressing in her faith in Jesus Christ. We teach each other skills that strengthen our faith and nurture our families. We strive to seek out and help those in need--physically, financially, spiritually, or emotionally, and Mormon or not--in our communities.
I love music, and I try to serve in at church with music as often as I can by accompanying the congregation on the piano, whenever I am needed. In addition to the piano, I love singing and playing the violin and cello. Music has always been a significant part of my worship. I love praising God and Jesus and feeling their Holy Spirit through songs of praise.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Relief Society?

The Relief Society is the woman's organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Organized in 1842 by the Prophet Joseph Smith in Nauvoo, Illinois, it is the oldest woman's organization in the world and one of the first of its kind.
Female members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over age 18 are automatically members of the Relief Society organization. In participating in Relief Society, women of the Church meet together for an hour lesson and time of worship as part of the LDS Sunday meetings. On occasion, Relief Society sisters also meet together for other activities during the week. While Sunday meetings are devoted to teaching and learning the gospel of Jesus Christ, additional meetings allow women to teach each other life, career, homemaking, and other skills, develop friendships, and serve one another.
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The Relief Society is the organization in the Church where women come together to strengthen, serve, and teach each other. It's Motto is "Charity Never Faileth" which women of the Church live by to bring relief to the weary and down trodden. Women meet as a Relief Society each week to learn about the Gospel and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Women are asked to serve in many capacities within the Relief Society and give of their time and talents. There are also activities where women share skills and do service for those in their community as well as victims of disasters around the world.
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Why don’t women hold the priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? How do Mormon women lead in the Church?

I feel that men and women both have different but equally important roles in getting us back to God. In God's eternal plan we were spirits in His presence before this life. To progress we needed to get bodies on this earth, then perform specific ordinances (eg baptism, marriage) to return to God after this life. Women were given the godly power to bring spirits into this world and give them bodies, then nurture and raise these children with God's inspiration and guidance. The men were assigned the responsibility (through the God's Priesthood power) to serve others and administer the ordinances that will bring God's children back to His presence after this life. Both roles are necessary and equally important to God's plan for us.
I don't think women need the Priesthood to be powerful influences and to do God's work in their homes and in the church. I see men grow spiritually, and their characters become more godly when they act in God's name through using the Priesthood.
I have never felt the need to hold the Priesthood myself. I can still receive all the blessings offered by the Priesthood, my prayers can be just as powerful, and I still have access to the inspiration of God in my life.
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